Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Online | morgan.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Morgan State University, Maryland's largest historically Black university, occupies a 152-acre campus in northeast Baltimore. Established in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute, the institution evolved into a public university and received National Treasure designation from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, noted for its cohesive collection of Georgian and Collegiate Gothic architecture. The university maintains strong programs in engineering, business, and sciences, with particular recognition for its School of Engineering and Institute of Urban Research. Located three miles from downtown Baltimore, Morgan State offers traditional dormitory and apartment-style housing for undergraduate students, while competing in NCAA Division I athletics as the Bears in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
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Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Morgan State is rated within the lower 19% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Morgan State University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#1008 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#423 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#10 in Best Public Colleges in Maryland
#30 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 860/1080 |
| ACT | 17/21 |
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Maryland Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,531 |
| Room and Board | $12,755 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,565 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,438 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,531 |
| Room and Board | $12,755 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,565 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,120 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Communication | 11% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163453 IPEDS survey data for Morgan State University.
Current students may use the Morgan State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025